TIP OF THE DAY: Soften That Ice Cream

For all the times you’ve struggled with scooping hard ice cream from the container, the solution is so simple: Leave the container on the counter to soften for 10 minutes or more. Some people zap the pint or quart in the microwave. There’s another bonus: Softened ice cream tastes so much better than rock-hard ice…
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PRODUCT: Gimmee Jimmy’s Cookies & More, Certified Kosher

Our favorite: Cranberry Pecan cookies. Photo by Erika Meller | THE NIBBLE. In 1983, Jimmy Libman opened Gimmee Jimmy’s, selling gift tins of all-natural, certified kosher-dairy cookies. Over the years, the product offering grew; the bakery now provides baklava, biscotti, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, muffins and other desserts to restaurants and consumers. The bakery makes sure…
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PRODUCT: R.W. Knudesen Sparkling Essence

What a refreshing lineup! Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE. Sometimes we disagree with high-falutin’ names given to products. And don’t even get us started on names approved by highly-paid individuals who haven’t bothered to consult a dictionary. Such is the case of R.W. Knudsen’s Sparkling Essence. Essence of what? Look at the definition…
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AUCTION: Meet & Dine With Food Stars

Times are tight, but in case you have extra cash, you might want to check out these auction items on CharityBuzz.com. The company auctions VIP experiences and luxury goods on its website, to raise millions for nonprofits around the globe. Meet Paula Deen on the Set of “Paula’s Best Dishes” and enjoy dinner for two…
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